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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,623.52, 23,449.14 and 7,308.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,623.52, 23,449.14 and 7,308.06 is: 10,968.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,623.52 : 23,449.14 = 7,308.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,623.52/23,449.14 = 7,308.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,623.52x = 23,449.14 × 7,308.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,623.52x = 171,367,722.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,367,722.07/15,623.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,968.57

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